Edina Community Education

Due to an unexpected invitation to be part of a trade delegation going to East Africa this December, Tom Hanson has asked that we move this class to January 2026. Please register now. You will automatically be put on the waitlist. This class will take place on January 8, 2026. What just happened—and why does it matter? From shifting alliances to major conflicts, climate diplomacy to global trade, the past year has been packed with international developments. Join us for an engaging look back at the major foreign policy events that shaped the world. We’ll explore key moments, examine underlying trends, and discuss what they might mean for the future with Tom Hanson. Perfect for curious minds who want to stay informed and make sense of a rapidly changing global landscape. No prior experience with foreign policy needed—just bring your questions and curiosity! Thomas Hanson is a former U.S. Foreign Service Officer with the Department of State whose diplomatic postings included East Germany, France, Norway, the Soviet Union, Sweden, and the former Soviet Republic of Georgia. He also participated in the opening of new U.S. embassies in Mongolia and Estonia, worked on the Foreign Relations Committees of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and served as Director for NATO and European Affairs at the Atlantic Council of the United States in Washington, D.C. Thomas Hanson is the Diplomat in Residence at the Alworth Institute for International Affairs at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and has taught diplomacy at Carleton College. He serves as Chair of the Minnesota Committee on Foreign Relations, Co-Chair of the Minnesota China Business Council, and is involved with several other organizations, including the U.S. Foreign Policy Working Group of the British International Studies Association. Hanson frequently speaks on international issues, contributes to media, and delivers an annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update. He holds a BA from the University of Minnesota and graduate degrees from the Fletcher School, the Institute of Advanced International Studies in Geneva, and the National School of Administration in Paris. __________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

AI in Action: Models, Agents, and Real Use Cases Step into the world of artificial intelligence and discover what’s really behind today’s smart technologies. In this engaging, beginner-friendly course, you’ll learn about the different types of AI—from narrow AI (like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant) to generative AI (such as ChatGPT, DALLE, and Gemini), and even emerging general AI systems. We'll explore how machine learning models, intelligent agents, and large language models (LLMs) work, and how they're being used in fields like healthcare, education, art, customer service, and more. Real-life case studies and hands-on examples will bring the concepts to life. Whether you're tech-savvy or just AI-curious, this class will give you the knowledge to understand, evaluate, use and talk about AI in a meaningful way. _________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

Learn the Bob Ross-style of landscape oil painting using the wet-on-wet technique in this 3-hour class. With all equipment provided, you will follow the step-by-step instruction to create your own replica of a Bob Ross painting. Enjoy this easy-going atmosphere as you learn how to paint mountains, trees, bushes, hills, rivers, lakes, and sunsets on a 20x 16 canvas. Ages 13+. ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

Critical Minerals: September 15 Military Expansion: October 6 Global Supply Chain: November 17 Due to an unexpected invitation to speak at a conference in Japan, our esteemed instructor has requested to change the date of the last class. The dates are 9/15, 10/6 and 11/17. Instructor: Prof. Duncan J. McCampbell China’s growing global influence is reshaping the 21st century — but how, exactly, is this happening? Join Prof. Duncan J. McCampbell, American lawyer, international business expert, and longtime China scholar, for a deep dive into three key forces driving China’s role on the global scene: control over critical minerals, rapid military expansion, and shifting patterns in international trade and tariffs. Drawing on his extensive professional and academic experience — including leading business ventures in Beijing and teaching at major Chinese universities — Prof. McCampbell offers rare insider insight into China’s strategies and ambitions. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of the risks, opportunities, and global impacts of China’s rise. This is a must-attend course for anyone interested in international affairs, global markets, or the future of U.S.-China relations. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Prof. Duncan J. McCampbell is an American lawyer and Associate Professor of international business and law at Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. In 1991 he graduated from law school and began private law practice with the Minneapolis firm of Lind, Jensen, Sullivan and Peterson, specializing in appeals and environmental law. Leaving law practice for legal publishing in 1995, he joined West Publishing, the world’s largest legal publisher, spending 14 years—much of it abroad--with the Westlaw division of Thomson (now Thomson Reuters). His work involved building and launching new legal information businesses in the UK, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Canada, Hong Kong, and Australia. In 2007-08 he was posted to Beijing to head up the Westlaw China project. He made an anchoring local acquisition, built and managed a local team and launched Westlaw China, Thomson’s first-ever character-based online information product. His work in Beijing cemented an enduring network of personal and professional relationships with senior representatives of China’s central government, its legal community, and its leading law schools. For the last ten years Prof. McCampbell has taught and conducted research at several Chinese universities. He holds visiting professor appointments at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, at South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, and at Huaihua University and Hunan Institute of Science and Technology in the central PRC province of Hunan. His most recent extended visit to China occurred in May of this year. Prof. McCampbell heads up the international business curriculum at his university. He is in his seventh year as a China discussion leader in the Foreign Policy Association’s Great Decisions Program. ___________________________________________________________________ Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

Leave this class with an embroidery sampler in progress and the knowledge of how to do a variety of stitches. Combined with any of the other embroidery classes or taken on its own it is a great way to learn embroidery or add new stitches to your repertoire. Jan Hagerman: Jan attributes her creative side to her mother, an artist in many mediums and a renowned ceramics and floral instructor. Jan appears regularly on WCCO sharing her DIY knowledge with the community. She is thrilled to share her creativity and knowledge with Edina Community Ed. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952

This cute Dala horse will be a wonderful addition to your Holidays or a gift for someone special. Basic embroidery knowledge is helpful but not required. The demand for this class has prompted us to open another section on Monday, September 29. Please register for that one if this is full. Jan Hagerman: Jan attributes her creative side to her mother, an artist in many mediums and a renowned ceramics and floral instructor. Jan appears regularly on WCCO sharing her DIY knowledge with the community. She is thrilled to share her creativity and knowledge with Edina Community Ed. Please note that we have added another section of this popular course. You can now register for this class on December 8 as well. Please read our Adult Programming Overview page for all info regarding registration, cancellation, and building info. Adult Programs - Edina Community Ed (edinaschools.org) Registration for all class sessions closes 3 days before the start date. Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations. Email: communityed@edinaschools.org Phone: (952) 848-3952